Hospital-based health education can improve maternal, newborn care: Study | News

DHAKA, Sept 9, 2025 (BSS) - A recent study revealed that targeted health education programmes focusing on the family companions at hospitals can significantly improve key maternal and newborn health practices in Bangladesh. Noora Health Bangladesh under the direction of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) conducted the study on the effectiveness of the Care Companion Program (CCP) in Special Care Neonatal Units (SCANUs) across 13 health facilities in the country, said a press release. Research Associate of Monitoring and Evaluation at Noora Health Jakia Yasmin presented the findings at a dissemination programme at the DGHS conference room in the city's Mohakhali area today. DGHS Director General (DG) Professor Dr Md Abu Jafor spoke at the event as the...